Kindness Starts With One^®

Brenda Peterson has a new motto for 2018: Kindness First. This is what she says: “From my perspective, kindness is that place in your heart that is wide open, gracious, and compassionate. When you look through the lenses of kindness there is no evil, sadness, or hate. There is only understanding, tolerance, and respect. When we give kindness away it...

I have had many people inspire me to be a better human throughout my life. I am grateful for all of them, but right now I want to recognize my boss, Dr. Rozina Lakhani. Not only does Dr. Rozina have a contagious passion to help decrease people's suffering, she inspires excellence. When I started working for Dr. Rozina, I was...

My best friend, my wife, my life, and my one true love. In one week we will have known each other 25 years! Marcia is the person who taught me how to love.

Nancy is a front line Wellness ambassadors. She has been a bright spot since her first day with us and continues to be a of wealth of knowledge with her kind and compassionate presence to all who enter our wellness center. This picture is of Nancy and her Newberry, a therapy dog who has accompanied her on the front lines...

My friend Joy. When I get mad at someone she’s always encouraging me to go to them and make up with them.

My best friend, Abby, from my swim team. Comforted me when I was really upset about missing a cut time by four tenths of a second.

My 'one' is Ruth. She is a lady I met while living in Canada. She is a retired missionary. Probably the most kind person I have ever known. She was a great friend and confidant during a time when I most needed one. She has continued to be my friend for the past 20+ years. Now that she is much...

Elizabeth is a boss, turned friend, turned true soul sister. Whenever I'm having a tough time she's definitely one I turn to for advice even though she lives in Honolulu and I live in Cleveland. Her energy motivates, inspires and releases negativity.

My one is my mom. My mom has been there when I was sad. She is really nice. She cares for me, and loves me, my brother, sister, and dad. She's there for me when I need her. I thank her for every thing shes done for me. Shes kind because she does a lot of favors. She takes me...